Bellator 57 – Lima and Shlemenko Earn Title Shots

Bellator traveled to Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada, for a stacked night of fights to determine number-one contenders. Ben Saunders and Douglas Lima battled in the welterweight tournament final, while Alexander Shlemenko and Vitor Vianna looked to earn a shot at the middleweight belt. The event was televised live on MTV2.

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